Exploring the Feasibility and Acceptability of an Online Arts-Based Mindfulness Program for Adolescent Mothers

Social Work with Groups Pub Date : 2023-02-07 DOI:10.1080/01609513.2023.2174636

Vivian Oystrick, Diana Coholic

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Abstract

ABSTRACT Adolescent mothers experience high levels of psychological distress due to social disadvantage, adversities, and limited supports. These issues were exasperated by the requirement of pandemic stay-at-home orders and the closing of in-person programs and services. Given the risks associated with adolescent mothering and the impact on their children’s developmental functioning, it is imperative that intervention programs are implemented to support these young mothers. There is a dearth of research that explores the feasibility of using online programming with adolescent mothers. This article describes our experiences delivering an arts-based mindfulness program online to adolescent mothers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Several challenges were encountered with respect to engagement and facilitation including high attrition rates and numerous disruptions during programming. Although the participants were motivated and interested in the program, they experienced numerous barriers to attendance and participation. Challenges with respect to technology, parenting, and family life significantly impacted the feasibility of online delivery. Future studies could attempt to address the social inequalities experienced by adolescent mothers to improve engagement and the effectiveness of online programs.

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探索面向青少年母亲的在线艺术正念课程的可行性和可接受性

摘要：由于社会劣势、逆境和有限的支持，青春期母亲会经历高度的心理困扰。这些问题因疫情居家令的要求以及面对面项目和服务的关闭而加剧。考虑到青少年育儿的风险及其对孩子发育功能的影响，必须实施干预计划来支持这些年轻母亲。目前缺乏对青少年母亲使用在线节目的可行性进行探索的研究。这篇文章描述了我们在新冠肺炎大流行期间为青少年母亲在线提供基于艺术的正念计划的经历。在参与和便利方面遇到了一些挑战，包括高流失率和方案拟订过程中的多次中断。尽管参与者对该项目充满动力和兴趣，但他们在出席和参与方面遇到了许多障碍。技术、育儿和家庭生活方面的挑战极大地影响了在线分娩的可行性。未来的研究可能会试图解决青春期母亲所经历的社会不平等问题，以提高在线项目的参与度和有效性。

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Social Work with Groups Social Sciences-Social Sciences (miscellaneous)

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期刊介绍： Social Work with Groups is a unique quarterly journal of community and clinical practice, and an important reference publication for those in the social work profession who value and seek to understand the small group. The journal addresses the issues of group work in psychiatric, rehabilitative, and multipurpose social work and social service agencies; crisis theory and group work; the use of group programs in clinical and community practice; and basic group competencies for all social work professionals. The contributions reflect a sophisticated knowledge of the use of the group as a learning medium and a highly developed understanding of instructional technology in the teaching of social group work knowledge and skills.